Although the National Association of Realtors (NAR) does not directly affect New York State, the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) is following the lead of NAR and is complying with the terms of the NAR settlement. The NAR settlement is a class action suit that has a current settlement value of over $418,000,000, which the U.S. District Court for the Western District of…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and will continue to impact the construction industry and all facets of how people do business. The fast-paced development of AI in both the construction industry and legal profession cannot be ignored. While AI can be a useful tool when used correctly, having experienced human interaction, oversight and accountability are key. AI may be able to generate fancy…

Over the past ten years, discovery has increasingly shifted focus from the traditional hardcopy documents to electronically stored information (“ESI”). While the shift toward ESI discovery certainly began before 2020, the abrupt pivot to an increased remote workforce due to the COVID-19 Pandemic catapulted ESI discovery to the forefront. In this new world where a vast majority of business is conducted remotely or via email,…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP recently opened a Suffolk County office at the award winning* 100 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, NY. This Class A+ professional office building is located at the gateway of the Hauppauge Industrial Park, and is directly accessible off of the LIE and Northern State Parkway. The Firm’s new 3,000 square-foot suite features a conference center and attorney offices. The space includes state-of-the-art…

What would your title be if the words currently use to describe your job no longer existed? Commercial property tax reduction specialist Which professional organization(s) would you recommend to women just starting out in your industry: The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS) is a collegial organization made up of CRE brokers and affiliated professionals. They offer educational seminars, provide mentoring relationships and…

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently resolved a property tax matter for a nationwide retailer related to a bundle of properties in Upstate New York. The project was very broad in scope and required a significant amount of organization and coordination over a long period of time. My adversaries were unnecessarily difficult every step of the way, which…

What are the most important factors young women should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Young women beginning their legal careers should look to firms that firmly commit to elevating the careers of their female attorneys. They should look for firms that make available alliances and initiatives that raise awareness of the challenges and obstacles faced by women attorneys, and that…